A good set of uilleann pipes will spoil you in that you know instruments made good play good and those made poorly just don'y play. Good instruments do cost. As one guy said "If you buy quality you only cry once".

I'm in South Carolina and there's little Cajun and little Irish here too, but that's starting to change.

A big thanks to all that have replied to my question, I do appreciate your help.

.... Ed